Maru Hair Salon

✨ Congratulations Andrea! ✨ Three years at Maru Salon! ✨

Andrea is particularly passionate about curly hair, thick texture and fashion colors. She loves a “hair project” that makes someone look completely different, or better yet, bringing something to life they had all along.

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Travis is a hair stylist who turns color into art.

From beautiful, soft blondes to bold, bright and dimensional colors, he creates custom looks that are as unique as each client.

✨ Gorgeous blondes in every shade ✨ Bright & creative dimensional colors ✨ Personalized color transformations ✨ Beautiful, vibrant, healthy-looking hair ✨

Whether it’s a subtle refresh or a fun, bold transformation, he knows how to make every color come to life.

✨ Let’s celebrate Irina! Two years at Maru Salon! ✨

Irina is an experienced hair color specialist! She is passionate and loves to create beautiful looks with balayage, total blonding, highlights, airtouch and creative coloring. She specializes in coloring Asian hair and is skillful with medium and long haircuts. She is constantly striving to improve her skills by attending master classes and learning advanced coloring methods. She loves classic haircuts that perfectly complement the chosen color styles. Her goal is to provide top quality services so that you feel confident and look amazing!

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Looking forward to meeting you!

🤩🤩 Color Correction 🤩🤩

From dull, brassy strands with grown-out brown weighing it down, her hair became a canvas for transformation. The warmth was gently cooled, the uneven tones blended away, and in their place bloomed a soft, dimensional balayage—rich eggplant melting into velvety burgundy. The result wasn’t just a color correction; it was a revival. Deep, luminous, and effortlessly blended, her hair now catches the light with every movement, a perfect harmony of bold and beautiful.

🌟🌟 B L O N D E 🌟🌟
Long blonde hair with natural-looking balayage and highlights is the definition of effortless beauty. It’s bright without being brassy, dimensional without looking overdone and soft enough to mimic the way the sun naturally lightens hair.
The key to this look is blending. Instead of harsh lines or chunky streaks, balayage creates a seamless transition from a slightly deeper root to lighter, sun-kissed ends. Fine, strategically placed highlights add movement and depth, giving long layers a luminous, multi-dimensional finish.
This style works beautifully with beachy waves, soft curls, or even sleek, straight hair. The lighter tones catch the light, enhancing texture and making the hair appear fuller and more dynamic. Shades like honey, beige blonde, and soft ch*****ne keep the overall look natural and flattering.
Low-maintenance yet high-impact, long blonde hair with natural balayage grows out gracefully, maintaining that lived-in glow for months. It’s timeless, radiant, and perfect for anyone wanting brightness with a soft, sophisticated edge.

The modern mullet is proof that some trends don’t just come back — they evolve. Once defined by its “business in the front, party in the back” reputation, today’s mullet is sharper, more versatile and surprisingly wearable.
Unlike the dramatic, long-tailed styles popularized in the ’80s by icons like David Bowie and Billy Ray Cyrus, the modern mullet leans into texture, fades and personalized shaping. It often features choppy layers on top, balanced proportions and a tailored length in the back to suit different face shapes and hair types.
There’s also more variety than ever. The “soft mullet” features subtle layering and movement for a laid-back feel. The “shag mullet” mixes retro rock vibes with messy volume. Edgier versions incorporate undercuts or skin fades for bold contrast. Curly hair, straight hair, short or long — the modern mullet adapts.
What makes it work today is confidence and balance. It’s less about shock value and more about style expression. Whether you want something edgy, artistic, or effortlessly cool, the modern mullet proves that a classic cut can reinvent itself for a new generation.

🎊🎂🥳 Happy Birthday Andrea! 🥳🎂🎊

Andrea was born and raised in Seattle proper. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, growing up around a very diverse family. She traveled to London with Gary Manuel Aveda Institute and took classes at the UK Academy, as well as being part of editorial and participating in hair and fashion shows outside of regular curriculum. As a little girl, Andrea loved going to the salon with her mother, who was a full time college student, and says “it always felt magical”. Even then, hairstylists looked like rock stars and she would play barbie dolls for hours as an only child. Andrea is particularly passionate about thick texture and fashion colors. She loves a “hair project” that makes someone look completely different, or better yet, bringing something to life they had all along.

✨💫 Happy Holidays to everyone from all of us at Maru Salon. Wishing you joy, love and peace. 💫✨

✨ Meet Laka—the curl whisperer. ✨
From loose waves to tight coils, Laka doesn’t just cut curly hair, she understands it. She does curly haircuts in all lengths, with every snip intentional, every shape celebrating texture, and every client leaving with curls that bounce, shine, and actually behave. If your curls have been waiting for their moment, Laka is the stylist who makes it happen.
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